Offenders and Offending

Who commits sexual assault and abuse?

Overview for journalists and media on people who commit sexual assault and abuse.

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National award honors Dr. Alissa Ackerman and Casey Ballinger for outstanding contributions to preventing sexual abuse, assault, and harassment

For the first time, the Gail Burns-Smith Award honors two advocates who are bridging support for survivors with treatment for those who cause sexual harm.

We Can Talk About This Laura Palumbo Thu, 12/14/2023

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This series of six social media graphics is designed to guide you through talking to a friend about their problematic sexual behavior. This is the full length version of the We Can Talk About This Teaser.

We Can Talk About This - Teaser

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This series of three social media graphics is designed to prompt you to think about talking to a friend about their problematic sexual behavior. The teaser is a shortened version of the full-length We Can Talk About This. These graphics are a part of the Let's Talk set of resources for college students on talking with a friend about concerning sexual behavior.

So You Hurt Someone Laura Palumbo Thu, 12/14/2023

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This series of five social media graphics guides you through how to respond if someone says you crossed a line. These graphics are a part of the Let's Talk set of resources for college students on talking with a friend about concerning sexual behavior.

Infographic: Preventing the perpetration of sexual misconduct on campus

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Learn facts and information about people who cause sexual harm and ways to prevent perpetration. This infographic is a part of the Let's Talk set of resources for college students on talking with a friend about concerning sexual behavior.

Breathe, Listen, Think

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This series of three social media graphics guides you through how to have hard coversations about problematic sexual behavior. These graphics are a part of the Let's Talk set of resources for college students on talking with a friend about concerning sexual behavior.

Key Findings from Child Sexual Abuse: The Need for a Perpetration Prevention Focus

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Using the public health framework to develop and guide prevention efforts to prevent the perpetration of child sexual abuse, this research translation highlights several programs that focus on preventing the onset of abusive behaviors as a necessary component to an overall prevention plan.